Santa Claus Will Visit Schaumburg Friday, Nov. 27

The Village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend the annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 27 that will include a visit from Santa Claus.

The evening's activities will begin with holiday caroling at 6 p.m. at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court. The Schaumburg Fire Department will escort Santa who will arrive at 6:30 p.m. in the plaza between the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center and the Prairie Center for the Arts.

The plaza tree will be decorated with ornaments crafted by area youth groups and organizations. Santa will be greeted by village officials who will assist him with his lighting duties. After the tree is lit, Santa will meet with youngsters in the Prairie Center's Maggie Atcher Theatre where parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for photos. Seasonal entertainment will be featured and refreshments will be served. The event is co-sponsored with the Schaumburg Jaycees.

Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to this event for the Schaumburg Food Pantry. Requested items include canned meals, soup, juice, snacks, crackers, dry pasta, tomato products, tissues, paper towels, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner. All items can be placed in the designated boxes located in the Prairie Center lobby. Additionally, items will be accepted at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday until December 30, 2015.

Friday, November 27 Schedule of Events:

•6 to 6:30 p.m. - Caroling by the Mayor, Village Board and Clerk

•6:30 p.m. - Santa arrives via fire truck to light the tree with the Village President

•6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Holiday balloon twisters

•6:45 to 8:30 p.m. - Santa meets with children in the Maggie Atcher Theatre

•6:45 to 7:45 p.m. - Schaumburg Youth Choir performs carols

For more information, contact Special Events Coordinator Roxane Benvenuti at 847.923.3605 or rbenvenuti@villageofschaumburg.com